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No sign of any end to Ashley case in court

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Vincent
Published date18 February 2022
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
Ashley has stated in court papers he expected the Sports direct deal to run until the end of this season and was expecting the arrangement to be honoured by new owners

Once the new Toon owners had decided the Sports direct signs were coming down, Ashley fought for the notice period to be 90 days but failed and his signs were taken down in december.

The sports retail magnate has taken the Ripon financier to court for comments made in media interviews when asked frequently about the hoardings - something Geordie fans were keen to hear answers on from the new co-owner.

Staveley said she was 'looking forward' to the signs being removed and it was a 'slight frustration' she could not take a picture anywhere around St James' Park without Sports direct being given a plug.

However, reports claim the conditions of a £10million loan from Ashley stated she could not put him down in public.

Staveley has denied claims she made critical comments about Ashley or ever suggested he never invested enough in the club.

Ashley is asking for immediate payment of the £10million loan after what he sees as a breach but the new owners say the club did not receive payments for sponsorship deals for three full seasons.

Court papers say: "The club has not received any...

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